Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has apologised to the Igbo community for the role played by people from Plateau State during the Nigerian Civil War, describing the gesture as a step toward reconciliation and stronger inter-ethnic relations.
According to a Daily Post report published on July 21, 2026, Mutfwang made the remarks while hosting representatives of the Igbo community from all 17 local government areas of Plateau State at the Government House in Jos.
The governor acknowledged the painful legacy of the civil war, saying it was important to confront the past to promote healing, mutual understanding, and peaceful coexistence. He noted that those who participated in the conflict acted under the leadership and circumstances of the time, urging the present generation to focus on unity rather than historical divisions.
Mutfwang also commended the Igbo community for its contributions to commerce and entrepreneurship, encouraging greater investment in Plateau State and urging Igbo business owners to employ and mentor young Plateau indigenes.
“I apologise to the Igbos. We were deceived into going to war, and we regret it. No ethnic group has demonstrated the entrepreneurial spirit more than the Igbo,” the governor said.
